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BJ51 FZT

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,872 miles

O/S HEADLAMP MISTED

Fail 18 Nov 2010 110,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S HEADLAMP MISTED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,855 miles

O/S HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DIM. N/S/F SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING. REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,078 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT STALK DAMAGED BUT WORKING

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 66,057 miles

Windscreen Chipped in Zone 'A' †Handbrake Lever on Offside Rear Caliper Not Returning To Stop

Fail 12 Nov 2005 66,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

windscreen chipped in zone 'a' †handbrake lever on offside rear caliper not returning to stop

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BJ51 FZT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 99,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 FZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 FZT registered?

BJ51 FZT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 FZT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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